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Detours is a software library for monitoring and instrumenting API calls on Windows. On WindowsForum.com, discussions about Detours often center on its use in tools like ExplorerPatcher, which hooks Windows shell functions to restore classic File Explorer title bars, Start menus, and taskbar behaviors. These modifications rely on Detours to intercept and alter system API calls, enabling custom UI behavior while carrying inherent risks of instability or security issues. Users share experiences, troubleshooting tips, and warnings about using Detours-based utilities on Windows 11, emphasizing the need for caution when modifying core operating system components.
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    ExplorerPatcher Pre-Release Restores File Explorer Title Bar & Classic Start/Taskbar Fixes

    ExplorerPatcher’s latest pre-release restores the long-missed File Explorer title bar, patches several Start menu and taskbar regressions, and moves under-the-hood hooking to a new library — but it also ships with a short list of known quirks and a reminder that modifying core shell behavior...
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